Ogma!!!

This is Ogma (Og for short), and he is a Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as a French mastiff. I wasn't supposed to have him in the first place but I'm sure glad I ended up with him. He's been like a child to me, my best friend, my confidant, and my protector.

He's come a long way from when I first got him, physically and mentally. The once awkward, ill-mannered, destructive, shy, gangly one-year-old pup has grown into a fine dog. The first few months were the hardest, with his urge to chew and eat things he shouldn't (shoes, wii-mote, remote, computer mouse, cell phone...etc), along with the usual puppy problems. He's grown now and I wouldn't trade him for the world. He has a great personality, pretty silly at times, very playful, he loves cuddles and to sit on people. He has to most expressive brows I have ever seen in a dog. Even though he drools excessively (I've slipped and fallen in it), he snores like a motorcycle, bulldozes right through me, steps on my feet, and completely manipulates me to get whatever he wants ... I love him with all my heart.

Good afternoon, Og! I have never met a Dogue de Bordeaux before and you look very noble and handsome in your portraits! I smiled when I read about how you like to sit on people, sometimes step on your person's feet and snore a little bit It sounds like every day at your house is jammed full of fun, love and happiness! You grew out of your gangly puppy phase and became an amazing companion and friend to your person! I am so happy to meet you today, Og! Please have your person give you a huge hug from me -- happy Dog of the Day to you, noble Sir Og!

I've been Boo'd... right off the stage!

Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!

"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas

Awesome Ogma!

What a handsome hunk of Dogue de Bordeaux you are, one gentle giant of a canine! And with a face as precious, as irresistible as yours (love the brow action, hehe), what's a little drool between buds!

You may have been a handful of frustration during your puppy phase (more like a diamond in the rough)...awkward, ill-mannered, destructive, shy and gangly, but oh, what a sparkly gem of a pup you've grown up to be! And though you not have been planned, it's clear you and your person were meant to be, together forever! How lucky she/he is, having a furkid and best friend for life; a confidant, a loving and loyal protector in you, Ogma! As she/he says...

"He snores like a motorcycle, bulldozes right through me, steps on my feet, and completely manipulates me to get whatever he wants. I love him with all my heart!"

That's the very definition of unconditional love, Ogma, and no pup, no creature, could ask for more in a forever human! What a perfect pair you and your person make, Ogma, and I wish for two, many, many more wonderful years of shared love and devoted friendship!

Thanks for the BIG smiles, beautiful boy! It was a pleasure meeting you today, having the chance to pay tribute to the very special boy that you are, and all that you mean to your family! Enjoy your much deserved day of honor, sweetheart, and every minute of your wonderful life!
Lots of love, hugs and slobbery kisses to you, beautiful Ogma!